Category : Touristic guide

Dominican Republic showcases tourism offer in Argentina

Buenos Aires, Argentina.- The Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) hosted its 75th Roadshow in Buenos Aires, Argentina, bringing together 600 tour operators and travel agents to strengthen ties with the Argentine market. Tourism Minister David Collado hig...

Adompretur to promote Dominican tourism at Saudi Travel Market 2025

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Association of Tourism Press (Adompretur), in collaboration with the Dominican Embassy in Saudi Arabia, will participate in the Saudi Travel Market (STM) 2025 from February 10 to 12 at the Riyadh International Convention...

Video- US seizes Nicolás Maduro’s second plane in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo — The crisis that has halted air operations between Venezuela and the Dominican Republic is worsening after the seizure by the administration of US President Donald Trump of a second plane belonging to the government of Nicolás Ma...

Aeroméxico to launch daily flights to Punta Cana

Punta Cana.- Aeroméxico Group announced its second international expansion of the year, adding three new routes from Mexico City to Cali (Colombia), Panama, and Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) starting next summer. Each destination will have daily fl...

Frank E. Rainieri unveils progress on aircraft maintenance center at Punta Cana Airport

Punta Cana, DR.- Frank Elías Rainieri, CEO of Grupo Puntacana, showcased the progress of the first aircraft maintenance center in the region, a collaboration with FL Technics at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ). The facility will serve as a hub...

Dominican Republic strengthens air links with new routes and services

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic continues to make strides in strengthening air transport, which translates into a growing supply of routes for travelers and a significant improvement in international connectivity. This was announced by Héctor...

India to be honored at Tourism and Attractions 2025 Fair in Pedernales

Santo Domingo.- The second edition of the “Tourism and Attractions 2025” fair will take place from March 7 to 9, 2025, at the Villas del Mar hotel in Pedernales. Under the theme “For the love of development and investment!”, the event wil...

Cabo Rojo Port expands with new recreational area for cruise passengers

Pedernales, DR- The expansion of the Cabo Rojo port, a key infrastructure project for the Pedernales Tourism Development Plan, is nearing completion with an initial investment of US$98 million. The port is extending its dock to 700 meters and creatin...

Miches to be the Dominican Republic’s featured destination at Anato 2025

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic will spotlight Miches as its main tourist destination at the Anato 2025 Tourism Showcase, announced Minister of Tourism David Collado. The decision is part of a strategy to strengthen the country’s presence in f...

High air transport taxes impact competitiveness in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic’s air transport sector faces high tax costs compared to other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, affecting its competitiveness. According to the Regional Center for Sustainable Economic Strategi...

Economist highlights strong expansion of North American hotel brands in the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo.- Cuban economist and tourism specialist José Luis Perelló highlighted that leading hotel franchises in the Dominican Republic for 2024 include major North American brands such as Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, IHG, Wyndham, St. Regis, Four S...

Puerto Plata implements US$1 tourist fee for city improvements

Puerto Plata.- The Puerto Plata City Council approved a new fee of one dollar per tourist visiting the city, aiming to fund the development and upkeep of tourism and urban infrastructure. The resolution, proposed by Councillor Roque de León and suppo...

Dominican Republic consolidates itself as a benchmark in the tourism industry, according to report

Santo Domingo — In its report on tourism flow 2024, the Central Bank highlights that the Dominican Republic has established itself as the benchmark country in the tourism industry due to a combination of strategic factors and natural advantages...

POP maintains its boom in cruise ships: it will receive 64 ships in February

Puerto Plata will have a day of great tourist activity in February of this year 2025, with the arrival of 64 cruise ships that will arrive through the ports of Amber Cove and Taino Bay. The Ministry of Tourism (Mitur) reported that 23 boats will do s...

Puerto Plata and La Romana to receive 70% of February’s cruise arrivals

Santo Domingo.- According to the Dominican Port Authority, 70% of the cruise ships arriving in the country this February will dock at the ports of Puerto Plata and La Romana, reinforcing the steady growth of the cruise tourism industry. Taino Bay...